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Retro HoCo: The Waterloo Inn may be gone, but the name remains
Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. via Yahoo News· 2 days agoJun. 26—In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte and his invading French army were defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in present-day Belgium. Half a world away, in celebration ...
Corsica by road: rugged scenery, traces of Napoleon, aggressive drivers
South China Morning Post· 5 days agoThe river valley is connected by mule trails that lead through a wooded gorge to refreshing plunge...
Today in History: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union
Chicago Tribune· 6 days agoIn 1940, during World War II, Adolf Hitler gained a stunning victory as France was forced to sign an...
Boat Georgia course a wise investment of time for those who love the water
The Albany Herald, Ga. via Yahoo News· 6 days ago“There is no such thing as an accident; it is fate misnamed.” ‒ Napoleon Bonaparte ALBANY ‒ When it comes to boating accidents, Eric White and Tabareyon ...
15 Small Trees to Show Off in Your Front Yard
House Beautiful via Yahoo News· 5 days agoTechnically a shrub that can be pruned into a tree shape, saucer magnolias like well-drained soil, plenty of water, and full sun. They are prone to...
The Meanings Behind Popular Champagne Names
Mashed via Yahoo News· 3 days agoIt is moh-et, as in Claude Moët, who launched Moët et Cie in 1743. 50 years later, Moët's grandson, Jean-Rémy -- who was personally chummy with Napoleon ...
Bridges: 1819 treaty led to modern-day boundaries of East, North Texas
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 5 days agoFrance had turned the entire area over to Spain after the end of the French and Indian War in 1763....
Collectors show and tell as ‘Antiques Roadshow’ films new season at Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Columbian· 5 days agoThe Maryland Zoo in Baltimore was abuzz Tuesday with more than mere animal activity. Beyond the...
